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breaking news from tunisia this morning, more than 1 protesters have filled the streets in front of the interior ministry in the wake of the opposition leader. shot outside his home wednesday morning. he had recently formed a coalition of the communist governor of tune easetunisia. he had a backing of support and people are filling the streets shouting shame and the government should fail. two years ago, tunisia was the first country to overthrow its leader marking the start of the arab spring. the president is facing tough questions on drones after a leaked secret memo described using them to kill u.s. citizens. the paperif there is no specific informing about that attack. in reality, most of this information is already public as of last year. but many find it disturbing especially considering there is not much legal justification for using drones against american citizens. this now complicates the hearing of john brennan for confirmation as director of the cia. we are right back. (vo) this afternoon, current tv is the place for compelling true stories. >> jack, how old are you? >> nin
breaking news from tunisia this morning, more than 1 protesters have filled the streets in front of the interior ministry in the wake of the opposition leader. shot outside his home wednesday morning. he had recently formed a coalition of the communist governor of tune easetunisia. he had a backing of support and people are filling the streets shouting shame and the government should fail. two years ago, tunisia was the first country to overthrow its leader marking the start of the arab spring....
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it is not only extremists who are committing crimes in tunisia. there are different people, different parties trying to make crimes and trying to push the experience to the extreme. >> the capital was reminiscent of the 2011 uprising which overthrew the previous regime. riot police and militias armed with clubs patrol the streets. tonight, the government said it would create a neutral administration of technocrats, an appeal for calm that might not be heeded. >> for more on the fallout from that assassination, i am joined here in the studio by a representative of the washington institute of policy. tunisia was the source of so much hope two years ago during the revolution. what has gone wrong? >> part of what has gone wrong is there has been a lot of polarization between leftist secularists and the islamists, and there has been a lot of extreme and incendiary language going on between both sides calling each extremists or wolves in sheep's skin and stuff like that. as a result, it seems to be a culmination of some of the excitement that has gone o
it is not only extremists who are committing crimes in tunisia. there are different people, different parties trying to make crimes and trying to push the experience to the extreme. >> the capital was reminiscent of the 2011 uprising which overthrew the previous regime. riot police and militias armed with clubs patrol the streets. tonight, the government said it would create a neutral administration of technocrats, an appeal for calm that might not be heeded. >> for more on the...
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it seemed to nietzsche -- tunisia was finding a way to compromise. will today's assassination derails the emerging democracy? >> this is the most difficult process of the change, and the new political system has been put together. the new constitution, the divisions between where the country is going, the maneuvering, but generally things are heading in the right direction. >> even so, this will put fear into the heart of the political lives. tonight they called elections. it is a reminder that even the most hopeful of arab democracies remains a work in progress. >> i spoke to michelle. she is the director of the council at the middle east center. we have one of the country's best his the most -- countries that is the most westernized is the most stable. it is a surprise? >> assassination has not been a feature of the transitions. it has not been in libya. -- it has been in libya, but in tunisia, there has been other kinds of violence, specifically by extremists, and there was a lot of tension between secular forces, including the opposition party le
it seemed to nietzsche -- tunisia was finding a way to compromise. will today's assassination derails the emerging democracy? >> this is the most difficult process of the change, and the new political system has been put together. the new constitution, the divisions between where the country is going, the maneuvering, but generally things are heading in the right direction. >> even so, this will put fear into the heart of the political lives. tonight they called elections. it is a...
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something like this just doesn't happen in tunisia. and it has precipitated a major crise for tunisia and its international backers. >> warner: borzou deragahi of the "financial times" thank you very much. >> it's been a pleasure. >> ifill: next, we return to the conflict in syria and the unfolding refugee crisis there. the "newshour" recently sent freelance video journalist paige kollock to neighboring lebanon to see how the newly displaced are dealing with winter, inadequate supplies and discrimination. ray suarez narrates our story. ( explosions ) >> reporter: 22 months in and showing no signs of abating the fight for the future of syria drags on. ( explosions ) both sides continue to wage all- out war with more than 60,000 dead and the plight of syria's displaced and dispossessed only grows worse. at this tent camp in al-marj, in the eastern part of lebanon's bekaa valley, only 25 miles from the syrian border, refugees are struggling to adapt to a new, impermanent reality and to winter temperatures that routinely drop below freezin
something like this just doesn't happen in tunisia. and it has precipitated a major crise for tunisia and its international backers. >> warner: borzou deragahi of the "financial times" thank you very much. >> it's been a pleasure. >> ifill: next, we return to the conflict in syria and the unfolding refugee crisis there. the "newshour" recently sent freelance video journalist paige kollock to neighboring lebanon to see how the newly displaced are dealing...
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tunisia's learned some tough lessons in the wake of its revolt but now the report card for what's going on in its schools is facing examination in the school in one of the poorest districts of the tunisian capital children come to learn about the qur'an and the way of life of true muslims religious education was banned under the old regime but it's making a comeback in a big way the rise of islam islam has led to an increase in the number of religious schools are springing up across the country these schools are private operating outside of the control of state officials who have no say over what's being taught in these schools and some worry that this may lead to a rise in the number of young extremists even many religious experts agree filling young minds with religious doctrines may not be the best way to bring up children. what. i read in one of the papers sent by a three year old girl to her mother with a message my beloved mom teach me about the afterlife the same way you teach about this life is this a way to teach three year old children yes we can see it clearly attempts to bra
tunisia's learned some tough lessons in the wake of its revolt but now the report card for what's going on in its schools is facing examination in the school in one of the poorest districts of the tunisian capital children come to learn about the qur'an and the way of life of true muslims religious education was banned under the old regime but it's making a comeback in a big way the rise of islam islam has led to an increase in the number of religious schools are springing up across the country...
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tunisia's learned some tough lessons in the wake of its revolt but now the report card for what's going on in its schools is facing examination in the school in one of the poorest districts of the tunisian capital children come to learn about the qur'an and the way of life of true muslims religious education was banned under the old regime but it's making a comeback in a big way the rise of islam islam has led to an increase in the number of religious schools are springing up across the country these schools are private operating outside of the control of state officials who have no say over what's being taught in these schools and some worry that this may lead to a rise in the number of young extremists even many religious experts agree filling young minds with religious doctrines may not be the best way to bring up children. what do i read in one of the papers sent by a three year old girl to her mother with a message my beloved mom teach me about the afterlife the same way you teach about this life is this a way to teach three year old children we can see it clearly attempts to brain
tunisia's learned some tough lessons in the wake of its revolt but now the report card for what's going on in its schools is facing examination in the school in one of the poorest districts of the tunisian capital children come to learn about the qur'an and the way of life of true muslims religious education was banned under the old regime but it's making a comeback in a big way the rise of islam islam has led to an increase in the number of religious schools are springing up across the country...
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there is, you know, a wide body politic in tunisia. there is a cultural body of people who are educated, french speaking, who are relatively liberal, who want a western-style democracy here. they're the ones out protesting today because they accuse the other side, which is the conservative trend, of trying to impose its islamist view on the country. so it's very difficult to say where turn united states goes from here. this is a fight for the future of this country. this is, of course, a place where the arab spring began two years ago, and many people i've been spoking to today hope it won't be the place before wrth arab spring suffers a premature death. >> you call it a fight for the future. there are reports of limited clashes between police and protesters in another tunisian town. do you get any sense there could be violence in the capital today? >> i think people are hoping there won't be. there hasn't been any violence yet, but the fine val ongoing, as you can hear in the background. also, there's a massive security presence right
there is, you know, a wide body politic in tunisia. there is a cultural body of people who are educated, french speaking, who are relatively liberal, who want a western-style democracy here. they're the ones out protesting today because they accuse the other side, which is the conservative trend, of trying to impose its islamist view on the country. so it's very difficult to say where turn united states goes from here. this is a fight for the future of this country. this is, of course, a place...
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how about leaning on tunisia? >> how about leaning on tunisia? what he said was right, that's the law of tunisia, we cannot go in there and take this guy out when they are following the laws of the country he lives in. i don't know what you expect. you want -- i don't know if we have enough soldiers to take over tunisia? >> no one's saying to take over tunisia. but you can exert diplomatic pressure to turn him over. there are other ways to do that. >> i am sure they have done that. >> be creative. >> panetta's testimony, he pointed out that president obama wasn't in the room when all of this was going on. leon panetta made one phone and he wasn't sure how long it lasted -- >> there are more holes in the benghazi coverup story than in a block of swiss cheese. >> i was hoping for something better. >> i am working on t. the -- on the benghazi piece, we were led to believe that they were on top of it, 5:00 in the afternoon, they are having a meeting, having a meeting with the national security team at 5:00 p.m. and they were on top of it all night lo
how about leaning on tunisia? >> how about leaning on tunisia? what he said was right, that's the law of tunisia, we cannot go in there and take this guy out when they are following the laws of the country he lives in. i don't know what you expect. you want -- i don't know if we have enough soldiers to take over tunisia? >> no one's saying to take over tunisia. but you can exert diplomatic pressure to turn him over. there are other ways to do that. >> i am sure they have done...
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there has been a second day of violent protests in the capital of tunisia following the assassination of an opposition protester. clashes between protesters and police threaten democracy as the politicians are disagreeing on how to deal with this crisis. we have been out on the streets of the capital. >> the situation across tunisia is incredibly tense. the assassination has shaken the country to its very core. ? we have not seen scenes like this for two years. there are right police clashing on this main street. the young men are protesting about the government. the government allied to the muslim brotherhood, accused of a road and the people the freedoms that people had one in the revolution. -- accused of eroding the freedoms that the people won in the revolution. there is a highly charged funeral tomorrow. many people across the country are anticipating more trouble. >> a very tense time they're in tunisia. it has been described as the blackest day in australian sport. crushing revelations of mass doping have ripped across the image. doctors, coaches, scientists were all involved,
there has been a second day of violent protests in the capital of tunisia following the assassination of an opposition protester. clashes between protesters and police threaten democracy as the politicians are disagreeing on how to deal with this crisis. we have been out on the streets of the capital. >> the situation across tunisia is incredibly tense. the assassination has shaken the country to its very core. ? we have not seen scenes like this for two years. there are right police...
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there were elections in tunisia. the islamist did very well. they never had power before but many people have been disappointed with the government and the way the world. another round of elections, secularists hope they might win. but again, when there is this kind of discontent, this kind of paralysis in the government an election scheduled is a dangerous situation and i feel both sides have missed a historic government. -- opportunity. it is a dangerous game of brinksmanship now. >> it seemed like a beacon of, for the middle east when the revolution began. what does this mean for everyone else if there cannot be stability in to nichelle? >> it is a warning that europe and the united states need to engage more in the region. if two nations is this polarized, you can see that in other countries. this is a historic struggle for the future of the middle east, the future of predominantly muslim countries between secularists and hardline islamists. hopefully this can be solved through elections and compromise but there has to be engagement. more f
there were elections in tunisia. the islamist did very well. they never had power before but many people have been disappointed with the government and the way the world. another round of elections, secularists hope they might win. but again, when there is this kind of discontent, this kind of paralysis in the government an election scheduled is a dangerous situation and i feel both sides have missed a historic government. -- opportunity. it is a dangerous game of brinksmanship now. >> it...
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in the russian capital the religious state of education is making a serious comeback in tunisia it's two years after the regime which banned the teaching of islam was toppled by the current government has no control of private muslim schools springing up all across the country could be that they're actually spreading extremism. visited one school where the koran is the main subject. tunisia's learned some tough lessons in the wake of its revolt but now the report card for what's going on in its schools is facing examination in the school in one of the poorest districts of the tunisian capital children come to learn about the qur'an and the way of life of true muslims religious education was banned under the old regime but it's making a comeback in a big way the rise of islam islam has led to an increase in the number of religious schools are springing up across the country these schools are private operating outside of the control of state officials who have no say over what's being taught in these schools and some worry that this may lead to a rise in the number of young extremists
in the russian capital the religious state of education is making a serious comeback in tunisia it's two years after the regime which banned the teaching of islam was toppled by the current government has no control of private muslim schools springing up all across the country could be that they're actually spreading extremism. visited one school where the koran is the main subject. tunisia's learned some tough lessons in the wake of its revolt but now the report card for what's going on in its...
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tunisia has been gripped by instability and economic hardship. party leaders came to power making promises but they see problems before the arab spring. >>> executives seem happier with the recent economic climate. tell us what's changed. >> we've had a new government in japan and stock prices went higher. all of this seems to be working in the favor of boosting confidence for japan's manufacturing. orders for manufacture chinery third straight month. these factors encourage companies to increase their spending on plant and economic. cabinet officials said domestic firms place orders with machinery makers about $8 billion. the latest figure marks an increase of 2.8% in previous months in yen terms. this is much better than a negative figure that many analysts expected. the increase was mainly due to metal products and telecon equipment. britain's royal bank of scotland has been fined for rigging key interest rates. officials will pay over $600 million. they offered rate as a global bench mark used for monetary transactions. it's calculated for ea
tunisia has been gripped by instability and economic hardship. party leaders came to power making promises but they see problems before the arab spring. >>> executives seem happier with the recent economic climate. tell us what's changed. >> we've had a new government in japan and stock prices went higher. all of this seems to be working in the favor of boosting confidence for japan's manufacturing. orders for manufacture chinery third straight month. these factors encourage...
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it seemed to nietzsche -- tunisia was finding a way to compromise. will today's assassination derails the emerging democracy? >> this is the most difficult process of the change, and the new political system has been put together. the new constitution, the divisions between where the country is going, the maneuvering, but generally things are heading in the right direction. >> even so, this will put fear into the heart of the political lives. tonight they called elections. it is a reminder that even the most hopeful of arab democracies remains a work in progress. >> i spoke to michelle. she is the director of the council at the middle east center. we have one of the country's best his the most -- countries that is the most westernized is the most stable. it is a surprise? >> assassination has not been a feature of the transitions. it has not been in libya. -- it has been in libya, but in tunisia, there has been other kinds of violence, specifically by extremists, and there was a lot of tension between secular forces, including the opposition party le
it seemed to nietzsche -- tunisia was finding a way to compromise. will today's assassination derails the emerging democracy? >> this is the most difficult process of the change, and the new political system has been put together. the new constitution, the divisions between where the country is going, the maneuvering, but generally things are heading in the right direction. >> even so, this will put fear into the heart of the political lives. tonight they called elections. it is a...
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tunisia could be stretched to the limits as a country gears up for more protests and even strikes on the day of the funeral of the opposition leader whose murder unleashed the new anti government sentiment. and a draft bill in the u.k. and she opened up private online communication to the authorities for their concerns a stake in national security a step too far from. its midday here in the moscow you're live with us on our g it's good to have your company with us. it wasn't quite to the grilling that many had predicted as president obama's pick to head the cia face the senate in his confirmation hearing the session began with thompson gere's before the audience with cleared out lawmakers then poked and prodded john brennan on the themes from torture to drones but appeared to back off when push came to shove are his damages you can now report on the questions that weren't asked. what most people expected to hear was how does the u.s. government make decisions as to who should be on their kill list and mr brennan would certainly be the most appropriate person to ask because he is know
tunisia could be stretched to the limits as a country gears up for more protests and even strikes on the day of the funeral of the opposition leader whose murder unleashed the new anti government sentiment. and a draft bill in the u.k. and she opened up private online communication to the authorities for their concerns a stake in national security a step too far from. its midday here in the moscow you're live with us on our g it's good to have your company with us. it wasn't quite to the...
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and earlier in the week similar scenes of chaos and violence could be seen on the streets of tunisia where the assassination of a prominent opposition figure ignited outbursts of unrest the people blaming the islamist government for betraying the arab spring uprising. protests and catcalls coming from to see a hopeful john brennan at a confirmation hearing i made fears of where the architect of the targeted assassination program could take america's spy bureau. and russia callum's down to the twenty fourteen winter olympics the games promised to be the most unique but also the most expensive in history a huge overspend already costing a key organizer his job. world news live from our moscow headquarters here watching the weekly right here on our team with me to see how for the. well egypt opposition groups are gearing up for more mass rallies against president morsi with some threatening to storm the presidential palace the protesters are demanding that morsi up hold the goals of the revolution that ousted hosni mubarak two years ago in what is increasingly becoming a similar scenari
and earlier in the week similar scenes of chaos and violence could be seen on the streets of tunisia where the assassination of a prominent opposition figure ignited outbursts of unrest the people blaming the islamist government for betraying the arab spring uprising. protests and catcalls coming from to see a hopeful john brennan at a confirmation hearing i made fears of where the architect of the targeted assassination program could take america's spy bureau. and russia callum's down to the...
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tunisia could be stretched to the limits as a country gears up for more protests and even strikes on the day of the funeral of the opposition leader whose murder unleashed the new anti government sentiment. and a draft bill in the u.k. open up private online communication to the authorities with their concerns it's taken national security a step too far from. its midday here in moscow you live with us on our gee it's good to have you a company with us it wasn't quite to the grilling that many had predicted as president obama's pick to head the cia face the senate in his confirmation hearing the session began with taunts and jeered before the audience was cleared out lawmakers then poked and prodded john brennan on the themes from torture to drones but appeared to back off when push came to shove are his damages you can now report on the questions that weren't ask. what most people expected to hear was how does the u.s. government make decisions as to who should be on their kill list and mr brennan would certainly be the most appropriate person to ask because he is known to have been
tunisia could be stretched to the limits as a country gears up for more protests and even strikes on the day of the funeral of the opposition leader whose murder unleashed the new anti government sentiment. and a draft bill in the u.k. open up private online communication to the authorities with their concerns it's taken national security a step too far from. its midday here in moscow you live with us on our gee it's good to have you a company with us it wasn't quite to the grilling that many...
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and earlier in the week similar scenes of chaos and violence could be seen on the streets of tunisia where the assassination of a prominent opposition figure ignited outbursts of unrest the people blaming the islamist government for betraying the arab spring uprising. protests and catcalls coming from to see a hopeful john brennan at a confirmation hearing and fears of where the architect of the targeted assassination program could take america's spy bureau. and russia countdown to the twenty fourteen winter olympics the games promised to be the most unique but also the most expensive in history a huge overspend already costing a key organizer his job. is live from our moscow headquarters you're watching the weekly right here in our team with me to seek out. well egypt opposition groups are gearing up for more mass rallies against president morsi with some threatening to storm the presidential palace the protesters are demanding that morsi uphold the goals of the revolution that ousted hosni mubarak two years ago in what is increasingly becoming a similar scenario meanwhile an egypti
and earlier in the week similar scenes of chaos and violence could be seen on the streets of tunisia where the assassination of a prominent opposition figure ignited outbursts of unrest the people blaming the islamist government for betraying the arab spring uprising. protests and catcalls coming from to see a hopeful john brennan at a confirmation hearing and fears of where the architect of the targeted assassination program could take america's spy bureau. and russia countdown to the twenty...
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the arab springs uprising began in tunisia two years ago. until this week, that country avoided the recent chaos found in neighboring egypt. >>> some of the most intense conditions we've seen from the storm slamming the northeast are up in massachusetts. the weather channel's mike seidel in the heart of it. he has more from revere beach. take a look. >> reporter: so far we've been hit by wind gusts to 45 miles an hour. look at the snow blowing horizontally. you can hardly see down the beach as the sun goes down. visibility down to about half a mile. the tide is way out in new england. they have about a 10-foot change between high tide and low tide. another high tied coming in at 9:30 tonight. the tide tomorrow morning is of concern around 10:00. we'll have a surge of two feet. with the seawall and the little rise in elevation, beachfront property will be in good shape. police departments have asked for people to evacuate in marshfield and an area prone to flooding, they will have higher surge. we're expecting a four-foot tidal surge tomorrow
the arab springs uprising began in tunisia two years ago. until this week, that country avoided the recent chaos found in neighboring egypt. >>> some of the most intense conditions we've seen from the storm slamming the northeast are up in massachusetts. the weather channel's mike seidel in the heart of it. he has more from revere beach. take a look. >> reporter: so far we've been hit by wind gusts to 45 miles an hour. look at the snow blowing horizontally. you can hardly see...
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year old lawyer shockley belied criticize the islamist government for creating a religious state in tunisia and burying democracy now belied is dead but his ideas and not let immediately increase the country's been in crisis economic political and social the ruling troika had a chance it's really a year and a half but we didn't see any progress the death of our comrade becomes the last straw. and to move to the streets with protesters demanding the authorities and they bow to protect its citizens to leave i was i was. there so i'm crying because it really was a symbol of the dignity and a symbol of the defense of the country to say that this is a political assassination and that means the violence is not over. the interior ministry said that one move in and they have joined the ceremony that turned into a political minister station people said that if the crowd reached the city center it would have been the last day of the government. as your attend the funeral of shock to be laid on friday after the seventy try to make their way to the city is made and yet to continue and see government pr
year old lawyer shockley belied criticize the islamist government for creating a religious state in tunisia and burying democracy now belied is dead but his ideas and not let immediately increase the country's been in crisis economic political and social the ruling troika had a chance it's really a year and a half but we didn't see any progress the death of our comrade becomes the last straw. and to move to the streets with protesters demanding the authorities and they bow to protect its...
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although the tunisia prime minister denies it. he promised a full investigation and to catch those responsible for the murder. alisyn: do we have answer wlormt this assassination will spark more violence? >> reporter: we've already seen three days of violence and protest in tunisia and clashes with the police. and their main demand of the protesters, that the conservative islamic government steps down in tunisia. in tunisia we've seen muslim clerics call for opposition leaders to be killed. is far it hasn't happened in egypt yet but the egyptian government is promising more police and support and protection for opposition figures. given the problems in the country it is very possible we could see some type of attack on opposition leaders and both of these countries are coming out of a difficult political transition that have often been more violent than democratic. alisyn. alisyn: a real tinderbox there of tension. conor powell, thanks for the update. rick: coming up after the break, a troubling sign as the president prepares to d
although the tunisia prime minister denies it. he promised a full investigation and to catch those responsible for the murder. alisyn: do we have answer wlormt this assassination will spark more violence? >> reporter: we've already seen three days of violence and protest in tunisia and clashes with the police. and their main demand of the protesters, that the conservative islamic government steps down in tunisia. in tunisia we've seen muslim clerics call for opposition leaders to be...
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tunisia. where correspondent maria for national is in tunis and i see updates us on the latest there but her twitter feed from or you can follow her. on the score r.t. . president obama's nominee to head the cia the architect of the controversial drone assassination program faced his senate confirmation hearing this week while lawmakers generally gave john brennan an easy ride some members of the public did not the session was interrupted several times by protesters against brennan is the driving force behind the so-called targeted killings operations where rights activists claim the use of drones against suspected terrorists america . and foreign citizens is unlawful and needs to a high number of civilian casualties but off the chairman or the protesters to be removed lawmakers question brennan on torture and cia shortcomings they seemed reluctant to challenge him sciences scholar and author colin campbell says that given britain's views compilation could set a troubling precedent. this is a
tunisia. where correspondent maria for national is in tunis and i see updates us on the latest there but her twitter feed from or you can follow her. on the score r.t. . president obama's nominee to head the cia the architect of the controversial drone assassination program faced his senate confirmation hearing this week while lawmakers generally gave john brennan an easy ride some members of the public did not the session was interrupted several times by protesters against brennan is the...
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that sparked violent street protests and a promise from tunisia's prime minister to hold elections as soon as possible. we are about to get a reminder from that winter can be harsh in the northeast. a major snowstorm is on the way and david bernard is our cbs news weather consultant. david, three questions: what? when? how much? >> we're going to answer all of those tonight, scott, and the answers probably aren't what people are going to want to hear. let's give you an idea of how big of an area this is going to cover. all of new england, the state of new york, northern new jersey, northeastern pennsylvania under a winter storm watch. this green area running the corridor between boston and providence, that's a blizzard watch that's in affect for friday and saturday. now, this is the weather map, the forecast map for friday evening and we think a major low will be just off of the jersey shore. it's going to be strengthening all day with very heavy snows developing all over southern new england and even into the new york city area and watch, this is going to track northeast friday, frid
that sparked violent street protests and a promise from tunisia's prime minister to hold elections as soon as possible. we are about to get a reminder from that winter can be harsh in the northeast. a major snowstorm is on the way and david bernard is our cbs news weather consultant. david, three questions: what? when? how much? >> we're going to answer all of those tonight, scott, and the answers probably aren't what people are going to want to hear. let's give you an idea of how big of...
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they are concerned that tunisia might -- the war in mali might become a recruitment for disgruntled tunisia and islamists. there is concern about backlash. so far, cross border links between militants have been tenuous so far. they use more greed and criminality than ideology. jihadi gangsters, rebels might join forces. destabilize countries that are transitioning and have very weak security institutions. authorities today, they're struggling to reform their dysfunctional security services. they're struggling to develop the capacity as the police. even countries with strong security forces, there is danger there. morocco has been on high alert since the french intervention. we know several moroccans have joined. about 78 armed groups in mali. the country is worried about stability in the western sahara. that is where in north africa. the problem of the spillover into west africa where countries are fragile. the roots of instability are complex carriage we can talk more about those later on. mauritania is salad considers -- is generally considered the least problematic state. the gump -- the
they are concerned that tunisia might -- the war in mali might become a recruitment for disgruntled tunisia and islamists. there is concern about backlash. so far, cross border links between militants have been tenuous so far. they use more greed and criminality than ideology. jihadi gangsters, rebels might join forces. destabilize countries that are transitioning and have very weak security institutions. authorities today, they're struggling to reform their dysfunctional security services....
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in tunisia, new protests broke out in the capital, demanding the end of the government. it was the second day of unrest sparked by the killing of a leading opposition figure. we have a report narrated by jonathan rugman of "independent television news." >> reporter: in tunis today, crowds converged on the interior ministry on the same spot where the so-called arab spring began two years ago. "the people want the downfall of the regime" the chant once again. but this time the tear gas came from police loyal not to a dictator but to tunisia's democratically elected government, one which now stands accuse of complicity in political assassination. the victim was chokri belaid, shot outside his home yesterday by a gunman on a motorbike. belaid had appeared on television the night before he died. the s.e.c. tar politician told his interview that tunisia's governing islamist party harbored religious factions which incited violence. his killing prompted the biggest explosion of anger since the revolution itself. groups claiming that revolution had been stolen by islamists who wo
in tunisia, new protests broke out in the capital, demanding the end of the government. it was the second day of unrest sparked by the killing of a leading opposition figure. we have a report narrated by jonathan rugman of "independent television news." >> reporter: in tunis today, crowds converged on the interior ministry on the same spot where the so-called arab spring began two years ago. "the people want the downfall of the regime" the chant once again. but this...
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. >> a major source of the tension in tunisia is the economic opportunity. two years after the government switched, they're still struggling to get good jobs. >> he started the revolution and by burning himself to death because of poverty and shame. today in the capital, another saying that things are better. >> its improving. it's better than before. >> not all is well. this is an enormous poor neighborhood home to half of the population of tunis. one in five people are unemployed and the percentages way higher here. >> they're playing a bigger role in the social protest. i think businesses, because they are seeing this dispute, unemployment is increasing quite dramatically. >> he is a science graduate who has not worked in his field in several years and he assured the government is to blame. >> the people in power must make major changes to bring the country from unemployment numbers social injustice, and equality to a situation they hope to achieve when they are read of the dictator. >> he is doing what he can survive putting aside the political crisis. t
. >> a major source of the tension in tunisia is the economic opportunity. two years after the government switched, they're still struggling to get good jobs. >> he started the revolution and by burning himself to death because of poverty and shame. today in the capital, another saying that things are better. >> its improving. it's better than before. >> not all is well. this is an enormous poor neighborhood home to half of the population of tunis. one in five people are...
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tens of thousands turned out for the funeral of assassinated opposition leader in tunisia. it is the country's democracy in danger of falling apart? for the first time in european union history, the government reveals a deal to cut the budget. >> ♪ i'll be there ♪ >> a kenyan voice is among thousands performing in china's new year television spectacular. we get the first ever backstage glimpse of rehearsals. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. the birthplace of the arab spring is facing its biggest crisis since its revolution two years ago. tens of thousands of mourners attended the funeral procession in tunisia of the murdered opposition politician chokri belaid, a political
tens of thousands turned out for the funeral of assassinated opposition leader in tunisia. it is the country's democracy in danger of falling apart? for the first time in european union history, the government reveals a deal to cut the budget. >> ♪ i'll be there ♪ >> a kenyan voice is among thousands performing in china's new year television spectacular. we get the first ever backstage glimpse of rehearsals. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around...
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there has been a second day of violent protests in the capital of tunisia following the assassination of an opposition protester. clashes between protesters and police threaten democracy as the politicians are disagreeing on how to deal with this crisis. we have been out on the streets of the capital. >> the situation across tunisia is incredibly tense. the assassination has shaken the country to its very core. ? we have not seen scenes like this for two years. there are right police clashing on this main street. the young men are protesting about the government. the government allied to the muslim brotherhood, accused of a road and the people the freedoms that people had one in the revolution. -- accused of eroding the freedoms that the people won in the revolution. there is a highly charged funeral tomorrow. many people across the country are anticipating more trouble. >> a very tense time they're in tunisia. it has been described as the blackest day in australian sport. crushing revelations of mass doping have ripped across the image. doctors, coaches, scientists were all involved,
there has been a second day of violent protests in the capital of tunisia following the assassination of an opposition protester. clashes between protesters and police threaten democracy as the politicians are disagreeing on how to deal with this crisis. we have been out on the streets of the capital. >> the situation across tunisia is incredibly tense. the assassination has shaken the country to its very core. ? we have not seen scenes like this for two years. there are right police...
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these are the biggest and loudest protests in tunisia since the revolution there two years ago. the one that sparked the whole arab spring. a vocal critic of the government was shot dead outside his home yesterday. that infuriated people who say he was assassinated. it was political. they were already unhappy with tunisia's political situation since the arab spring the new islamist led government is keeping down individual freedoms. the people are not happy. tunisia's prime minister fired his cabinet and called for new elections hoping to calm tensions, then his deputy said the party wasn't unified on that. and it might not happen. we are watching developments. >>> let's gets back to our top story. a shooter on the loose in los angeles. the suspect a former cop is identified as christopher dorner. he was fired from the police force five years ago. and he might now be seeking revenge. dorner accused of shooting three los angeles police officers early this morning. one of them fatally, plus he's the prime suspect in a double killing over the weekend. we are covering all angles of
these are the biggest and loudest protests in tunisia since the revolution there two years ago. the one that sparked the whole arab spring. a vocal critic of the government was shot dead outside his home yesterday. that infuriated people who say he was assassinated. it was political. they were already unhappy with tunisia's political situation since the arab spring the new islamist led government is keeping down individual freedoms. the people are not happy. tunisia's prime minister fired his...